Tennessee governor says he backs airport name change to honor Dolly Parton
Summary
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee supports renaming Nashville’s international airport after country singer Dolly Parton, who recently passed away at age 80. The proposal aims to honor her legacy and will be discussed at a meeting of the local airport authority.Key Facts
- Dolly Parton died at age 80 three days before the announcement.
- Governor Bill Lee and airport managers want to create a lasting tribute by renaming the Nashville airport after Parton.
- Parton lived in Nashville, Tennessee, where the airport is located.
- The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority will discuss the proposal on September 17.
- A petition to rename the airport after Parton has over 150,000 signatures.
- Dolly Parton requested a private funeral and will be buried next to her husband at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville.
- The Nashville mayor said the airport name change is just the start of several planned tributes to Parton, including a hotel and museum called SongTeller.
- Palm Beach airport was recently renamed for President Donald Trump, showing a trend of airports being named after well-known figures.
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